1992 GMC Safari Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 28about this part
- Share
- 47%of 59 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 68,500miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 28 complaints about the brakes of the 1992 GMC Safari, 47% of the 59 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 68,500 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Abs system failed. Dealer stated that it was not a safety issue, they still had brakes. Abs failed when consumer pressed on the brakes to avoid collision with another vehicle. Abs light came on and stayed on. The loss of ABS was caused by the failure of internal brake module. Consumer declined replacement because when he was quoted by the dealer of the expense for repair, cost was $1300, and was told that vehicle will still have the same braking capability even without ABS. In addition, recall on dipstick, to indicate transmission resevoir. …”
NHTSA complaint #10059838, filed 2004-04, 68,500 miles“Abs brake problems; while driving about 50 MPH on regular road conditions and applying the brakes, the van just keep going faster and faster and would not stop. The driver lowered the gear down to 1st gear and applied the brakes and the van slowed down. The dealer was not notified when this happened. Incident only happened one time.”
NHTSA complaint #818439, filed 1998-01“While applying the brakes ABS light appeared on the dashboard, and remains on until the vehicle was turned off. Consumer took the vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic could not duplicate or resolve the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10061741, filed 2004-03“Approaching stop sign, pushed on brake pedal, there was a loud bang and vehicle did not stop; went through stop. Since this incident ABS has not worked(dashboard lamps on) and requires additional stopping distance to stop.”
NHTSA complaint #713891, filed 1999-10“Abs failure, while driving on normal road conditions the brake pedal went to the floor and driver could hear the brakes making a roaring noise, but the vehicle would not stop. This caused a rear-end crash. Vehicle was repaired at a body shop.”
NHTSA complaint #808957, filed 1997-04Related recalls
- 93V119000Aug 2, 1993Severe corrosion due to road salt at the joint of the stamped steel center section and the cast outer section can cause the sections to separate.Covers: GMC Safari 1988–1992, Chevrolet Blazer 1988–1992, Suburban 1988–1992 +6 more
Related service bulletins
- 10028790Nov 1, 2010General motors: on all 1988-2009 full size chevrolet/gmc pickups, utilities and vans, the brake pedal will move down or self apply during full lock turns or near full lock turns…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 | 20% |
| 2003 | 7 | 39% |
| 2002 | 12 | 48% |
| 2001 | 14 | 36% |
| 2000 | 28 | 41% |
| 1999 | 18 | 30% |
| 1998 | 14 | 16% |
| 1997 | 18 | 13% |
| 1996 | 29 | 21% |
| 1995 | 60 | 31% |
| 1994 | 39 | 33% |
| 1993 | 30 | 49% |
| 1992 | 28 | 47% |
| 1991 | 16 | 41% |
| 1990 | 15 | 43% |
| 1987 | 2 | 18% |
| 1986 | 1 | 14% |
Other parts of the 1992 GMC Safari
11 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1992 GMC Safari
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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